Meanwhile, the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s basketball team are within a game of .500 in Canada West after a 78-64 victory over the visiting Regina Cougars at the Tournament Capital Centre.

“It wasn’t pretty but at this time of year, it is a lot about winning ugly,” said WolfPack head coach Scott Clark.

“I can remember one year that we were a game under .500 and grinding out a ‘butt ugly’ win. From there, we gained momentum and leap frogging and getting it going as a group. These games have the opportunity to galvanize a group.”

TRU held a 40-29 advantage at the recess, led by game MVP Kevin Pribilsky (5th year, guard, Victoria) with 24 points.

Regina was led by Connor Burns (4th year, forward, Regina) with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

The TRU women bowed 84-64 to the No. 3 ranked Cougars Friday night.

The 4-3 WolfPack led 21-19 after the first quarter, but trailed by only one at the half. Regina outscored TRU 27-9 in the final quarter.

Regina was led by Michelle Clark (5th year, guard, Westlake Village, Cali.) who had 23 points.

Vernon’s Diane Schuetze had 14 points and nine boards for TRU.

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